Business
New app allows consumers to tip coffee farmers directly
A new app has been created by former hedgefund manager, Crawford Hawkins, that enables consumers to give a tip directly to the Colombian farmer that produced their coffee.
Community Coffee launches into Walmart
Community Coffee Company, has begun a retail partnership with Walmart in the US, marking a significant milestone for the family-owned brand.
Mayorga Organics to open coffee factory in Miami
Mayorga Organics plans to open a 33,000 square foot facility in Miami, Florida, US. The facility will work in conjunction with its existing facility in Rockville, Maryland, to provide distribution across the East coast of America.
7th Burundi Cup of Excellence held
August saw the 7th edition of the Cup of Excellence (COE) competition held in Burundi, East Africa, with Natural coffees reaching the auction for the first time.
Dunkin’ brings back Sip Peel Win campaign
Dunkin’ has brought back its Sip Peel Win campaign, it’s on-cup peel-and-win promotion, with $20 million worth of prizes to be won.
SCA launches Coffee Sustainability Program
The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has launched its new Coffee Sustainability Program, designed for people at all points along the coffee supply chain
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters sets up facility in Michigan
Littlefoot Coffee Roasters will be opening a roasting facility and warehouse in Michigan, US. Founded by business partners Alex Burbo and Rosie Quasarano, Littlefoot’s new facility will be located at 3047 Broadway Ave. SW.
Premium and loose-leaf driving tea sales in UK coffee shops
World of Coffee recommends food service outlets explore premiumisation of tea, following its Project Tea Report 2019.
Van Rees Group awarded Royal designation
Netherlands-based independent tea trader Van Rees Group has been awarded the designation “Royal” by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander.
Key drivers of OOH coffee identified
Research from Rabobank has identified three key drivers of change for the out of home (OOH) coffee market.
HCA hosts annual conference and cupping competition
Coffee industry professionals from across Hawaii and further afield assembled for the Hawaii Coffee Association’s (HCA) 24th Annual Conference.
ICO July: Global coffee prices drifted downwards during July
The monthly average of the ICO composite indicator rose by 3% to 103.01 US cents/lb in July 2019, which is the highest monthly average since November 2018.
teapigs achieves 18 Great Taste Awards
At this year’s Great Taste Awards, tea brand teapigs was awarded with 18 accolades for its products.
illy launch Canadian eShop
illycaffè has expanded its e-commerce business into Canada, making the country the fourteenth to have a direct-to-consumer illy eShop.